Social Work at Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Lindenwood University graduates in social work earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lindenwood University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 165 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $53,707 | $57,164 | #81 | $36,407 |
| 166 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $53,559 | $51,292 | #287 | $48,151 |
| 167 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $53,549 | $55,593 | #129 | $42,413 |
| 168 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $53,359 | $57,212 | #77 | — |
| 169 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $53,351 | $56,252 | #105 | $38,870 |
| 170 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $53,312 | $52,507 | #252 | $33,561 |
| 171 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,279 | $56,177 | #108 | $35,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lindenwood University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,359 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lindenwood University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Lindenwood University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Lindenwood University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.